In Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farmers sell fresh organic produce directly to families on a weekly basis. By subscribing to a CSA, you support a local farmer in growing vegetables and flowers in an environmentally responsible manner. In turn, you get to eat farm fresh organic produce, become more familiar with the local cycles and seasons of food production, and receive your box of produce delivered straight to your door or neighborhood center.

Of course, the best part is getting to eat all the wonderful, fresh, organic food. Many CSA subscribers happily report that their families eat healthier, more varied diets. And they find that the produce is fresher and tastier.  To learn more about organic foods, please visit the California Certified Organic Farmers site.

A CSA is beneficial to the farmer too. Since they know in advance how much produce they will sell on a given day, they can plant and harvest accordingly. That means they are not completely at the mercy of uncertain markets, This method of production encourages less food waste. 

Interested in Joining a Local CSA?
Here's a listing of programs supporting the Central Coast Area: